Seattle-Bainbridge Island ferry loses power on crossing, towed to dock

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Ferry passenger Van Badzik chronicled the rescue of the WSF Tacoma

Seattle-Bainbridge Island ferry loses power on crossing, towed to dock

Ferry passenger Van Badzik chronicled the rescue of the WSF Tacoma

SEATTLE — The Seattle-Bainbridge Island ferry lost power in the Puget Sound Tuesday and had to be towed to Bainbridge Eagle Harbor, where all passengers and vehicles were off-loaded and were safe, Washington State Ferries said.

According to the Washington State Department of Transporation and numerous tweets, the ferry M/V Tacoma lost propulsion around 1 p.m. A different ferry, the M/V Stealth that was headed to Bremerton changed course and moved to support the M/V Tacoma as it neared the Bainbridge Island shore.

Tugboats towed the Tacoma and it was docked at Bainbridge Eagle Harbor. Everyone on board was given a voucher for a free trip later.